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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - El Reino Animal

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el reino animal, como "reptile", "rodent", "beast", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
creature
creature
[Sustantivo]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

criatura

criatura

Ex: Conservationists work tirelessly to protect endangered creatures like the black rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger from extinction. 

Los conservacionistas trabajan incansablemente para proteger a las criaturas en peligro de extinción como el rinoceronte negro y el tigre de Bengala.

wildlife
wildlife
[Sustantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The jungle is teeming with wildlife, from insects to large mammals. 

La jungla está repleta de vida silvestre, desde insectos hasta grandes mamíferos.

species
species
[Sustantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

especie

especie

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States. 

El lobo rojo es una especie de lobo nativa del sureste de los Estados Unidos.

habitat
habitat
[Sustantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

hábitat

hábitat

Ex: Urban expansion is destroying the habitat of many wild animals. 

La expansión urbana está destruyendo el hábitat de muchos animales salvajes.

freshwater
freshwater
[Adjetivo]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

de agua dulce

de agua dulce

saltwater
saltwater
[Adjetivo]

living in or taken from water that contains salt or seawater

de agua salada

de agua salada

beast
beast
[Sustantivo]

an animal, usually a wild or dangerous one

bestia

bestia

Ex: The villagers spoke of a mythical beast in the mountains. 

Los aldeanos hablaban de una bestia mítica en las montañas.

mammal
mammal
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mamífero

mamífero

Ex: Elephants, with their distinctive trunks and large ears, are among the most iconic mammals found in Africa and Asia. 

Los elefantes, con sus distintivas trompas y grandes orejas, están entre los mamíferos más icónicos que se encuentran en África y Asia.

rodent
rodent
[Sustantivo]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

roedor

roedor

Ex: Squirrels, although often considered cute, are also rodents that play crucial roles in forest ecosystems. 

Las ardillas, aunque a menudo se consideran lindas, también son roedores que desempeñan roles cruciales en los ecosistemas forestales.

amphibian
amphibian
[Sustantivo]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Toads are amphibians similar to frogs but with dry, warty skin and shorter hind legs, adapted for hopping rather than leaping. 

Los sapos son anfibios similares a las ranas pero con piel seca y verrugosa y patas traseras más cortas, adaptadas para saltar en lugar de brincar.

reptile
reptile
[Sustantivo]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptil

reptil

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles, including lizards, turtles, and snakes. 

El zoológico tiene una variedad de reptiles, incluyendo lagartos, tortugas y serpientes.

cold-blooded
cold-blooded
[Adjetivo]

describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

de sangre fría

de sangre fría

Ex: Motionless on riverbanks, crocodiles, cold-blooded reptiles, absorb heat from the sun. 

Inmóviles en las orillas de los ríos, los cocodrilos, reptiles de sangre fría, absorben el calor del sol.

primate
primate
[Sustantivo]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

primate

primate

ape
ape
[Sustantivo]

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

simio

simio

Ex: The documentary highlighted the intelligence and complex communication skills of apes. 

El documental destacó la inteligencia y las habilidades de comunicación complejas de los simios.

venom
venom
[Sustantivo]

a toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting

veneno

veneno

Ex: Some frogs produce venom as a chemical defense. 

Algunas ranas producen veneno como defensa química.

to sting
to sting
[Verbo]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

picar

picar

Ex: The wasp stung the child when it felt cornered. 

La avispa picó al niño cuando se sintió acorralada.

to camouflage

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: Birds often camouflage their nests to protect their eggs. 

Las aves a menudo camuflan sus nidos para proteger sus huevos.

to breed
to breed
[Verbo]

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

reproducirse

reproducirse

Ex: Wolves in the wild have a complex social structure that influences when and with whom they breed. 

Los lobos en la naturaleza tienen una estructura social compleja que influye en cuándo y con quién se reproducen.

to lay
to lay
[Verbo]

(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs

poner, depositar

poner, depositar

Ex: The robin began to lay eggs in its nest as spring approached. 

El petirrojo comenzó a poner huevos en su nido cuando se acercaba la primavera.

mate
mate
[Sustantivo]

the partner of an animal, especially for reproduction

macho o hembra

macho o hembra

Ex: Lions were observed protecting their mates. 

Se observó a los leones protegiendo a sus parejas.

cub
cub
[Sustantivo]

a young carnivorous mammal, such as a bear, lion, fox, etc.

cachorro

cachorro

den
den
[Sustantivo]

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

guarida

guarida

Ex: Badgers create intricate underground dens called setts, which serve as communal living spaces for extended family groups. 

Los tejones crean madrigueras subterráneas intrincadas llamadas setts, que sirven como espacios de vida comunal para grupos familiares extensos.

flock
flock
[Sustantivo]

a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together

bandada

bandada

Ex: With a whoosh of feathers, the flock of pigeons took flight, scattering in all directions as a car passed by. 

Con un aleteo de plumas, la bandada de palomas alzó el vuelo, dispersándose en todas las direcciones cuando pasó un coche.

herd
herd
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

manada

manada

Ex: The farmer led the herd of sheep into the barn for the night. 

El granjero llevó el rebaño de ovejas al granero para pasar la noche.

pack
pack
[Sustantivo]

a group of animals of the same type hunting or living together, particularly wolves

jauría

jauría

Ex: Researchers observed a pack of coyotes scavenging near the river, their yips echoing through the night. 

Los investigadores observaron una manada de coyotes hurgando cerca del río, sus aullidos resonando en la noche.

paw
paw
[Sustantivo]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

pata

pata

Ex: With gentle strokes, the veterinarian examined the cat's paw for any signs of injury or infection. 

Con movimientos suaves, el veterinario examinó la pata del gato en busca de signos de lesión o infección.

claw
claw
[Sustantivo]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

garra

garra

Ex: A claw on the lobster is strong enough to break shells. 

Una garra en la langosta es lo suficientemente fuerte como para romper conchas.

beak
beak
[Sustantivo]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

pico

pico

Ex: She noticed the bird’s colorful beak as it perched on the branch. 

Ella notó el pico colorido del pájaro mientras se posaba en la rama.

call
call
[Sustantivo]

the sound that a bird or an animal usually makes

llamada, canto

llamada, canto

to domesticate

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domesticar

domesticar

Ex: Cats were domesticated in ancient Egypt to control pests in grain stores. 

Los gatos fueron domesticados en el antiguo Egipto para controlar plagas en los almacenes de grano.

extinct
extinct
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

extinto

extinto

Ex: The passenger pigeon was once one of the most abundant bird species in North America but became extinct in the early 20th century. 

La paloma migratoria fue una vez una de las especies de aves más abundantes en América del Norte pero se extinguió a principios del siglo XX.

to migrate
to migrate
[Verbo]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrar

migrar

Ex: Swans migrate to their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere during the spring. 

Los cisnes migran a sus áreas de reproducción en el hemisferio norte durante la primavera.

veterinarian
veterinarian
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

veterinario

veterinario

Ex: The veterinarian performed surgery on the cat to remove a tumor. 

El veterinario realizó una cirugía al gato para extirpar un tumor.

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